Program Manager

Spectraforce Technologies; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum? Spectraforce Technologies in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead a portfolio of electric operations strategy initiatives. The role emphasizes bridging strategy and execution, with cross‑functional coordination across operations, data/digital teams, and executives to drive measurable results.

The position is hybrid (remote office and Bay Area travel ~1 day/week). Candidates should have 4–6 years of program management experience and a background in operations or strategic

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience managing programs/projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business.
• Experience leading or supporting programs, initiatives, or portfolios within operations, strategy, or operational excellence functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams or initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment with operations and business stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting leadership-level updates and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Help define scope, conduct discovery, and align objectives of initiatives; support project/initiative planning end‑to‑end.
• Align on roles and responsibilities with partners and relevant cross‑functional client teams.
• Maintain ongoing communications cadence with partner organizations.
• Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues.
• Ensure quality of project delivery, troubleshooting with pilot partners as needed to accomplish project goals.
• Track and review project deliverables and communicate project status to internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Coordinate partner projects with client operations as needed; assess project risk and develop contingency plans; identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices.
• Manage and be accountable for technical implementation plan across projects.
• Create executive‑level PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate and participate in field visits; support various ad‑hoc requests supporting the Electric Operations Strategy team.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Program Manager

San Ramon, CA (Hybrid once a week, 12 months)

Local candidates only. Must be able to travel to local Bay Area office locations.

Top Qualities

• Proven experience leading AI‑enabled programs, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into strategic initiatives, shape organizational direction, and drive cross‑functional execution at scale.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate high‑level strategic requirements into executable plan and actions
• Cross‑Functional Influence & Coordination: Proven strength in working across operations, technical teams, and enterprise stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, and move complex, matrixed initiatives forward without direct authority
• Systems Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to understand how people, processes, and tools connect across the business landscape, identify root causes, and develop/plan structuralized solutions

Position Summary

• The Program Manager, Electric Operations Strategy leads the planning, governance, and execution of a portfolio of strategic initiatives, programs, pilots, and projects that advance Electric Operations priorities.
• This role serves as a critical bridge between strategy and execution providing structure, discipline, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure initiatives are prioritized effectively, delivered on schedule, and scaled for sustained operational impact.
• The Program Manager partners closely with operations SMEs, data/digital teams, and executive stakeholders to drive performance transparency, resolve cross‑organizational dependencies, and translate leadership direction into measurable, repeatable outcomes.
• This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact and high‑visibility role that places this individual in the center of the Electric strategy organization to enable catastrophic wildfire risk reduction, climate adaptation, climate mitigation, and improved affordability for customers the client serves.
• This position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned location based on business need. Travel estimated at 1 day out of the work week to report to Bay Area office locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Help define scope, conduct discovery, and align objectives of initiatives; support project/initiative planning end‑to‑end.
• Align on roles and responsibilities with partners and relevant cross‑functional client teams.
• Maintain ongoing communications cadence with partner organizations.
• Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues.
• Ensure quality of project delivery, troubleshooting with pilot partners as needed to accomplish project goals.
• Track and review project deliverables and communicate project status to internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Coordinate partner projects with client operations as needed; assess project risk and develop contingency plans; identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices.
• Manage and be accountable for technical implementation plan across projects.
• Create executive‑level PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate and participate in field visits; support various ad‑hoc requests supporting the Electric Operations Strategy team.

Qualifications – Minimum

• 4–6 years of experience managing programs/projects of related or relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business.
• Experience leading or supporting programs, initiatives, or portfolios within operations, strategy, or operational excellence functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams or initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment with operations and business stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting leadership‑level updates and decision making.

Desired

• Background in utility, wildfire, forestry, and/or climate.
• PMP certification.
• Ability to work effectively with senior staff members and management.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business or customer groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.